General Manager
ColonialWebb Contractors Company - Chesapeake, VA
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OverviewWe’re searching for a General Manager who thrives on developing others and creating a culture where safety, teamwork, and excellence come first. In this role, you’ll lead by example—coaching high-performing teams, fostering strong customer relationships, and ensuring service is delivered with care and consistency.Ready for a new challenge? Apply today!Who we areAt ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we/'ve been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.Perks of joining ColonialWebbCompetitive salary, vehicle allowance and more!Career development and progression401(k) plan with company matchPTO and paid holidaysExcellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral incentivesWhat you will doLead with a growth mindset, successfully guiding the business toward new opportunitiesBe a cultural ambassador – foster engagement, alignment and excellence within the business and community enabling a destination workplacePromote and reinforce our strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations while fostering a proactive, safety-first mindset across the teamMonitor field and office recruiting activities for organizational unit; perform recruiting activities, with the assistance of the Talent Acquisition team to hire qualified Refrigeration teammatesLead your team’s talent management process and assist your team with creating career development plans for their respective teammatesWork with sales and account managers to assure on time customer renewals and proactively position contract price increasesEnsure that processes are utilized for Industrial Refrigeration Business Development activities as well as emerging sales and prospecting toolsManage teams in the planning and execution of Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia Refrigeration) projects and quoted work to meet or beat estimates, and exceed the customers’ expectationsYou should haveBachelor’s degree (preferred) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field10+ years’ experience in Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia Refrigeration) operations, maintenance management, or service-based project sales, including leadership experience; OR 15+ years of relevant experience without a degree10 years of in-depth experience with Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia Refrigeration) (e.g., ammonia, CO₂, cascade systems), including lifecycle cost management and performance optimizationDeep understanding of industry standards, compliance regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, IIAR, ASHRAE)Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence in a technical service environment.Advanced ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performanceEOE M/W/Disability/VetsVeterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to applyWe are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-10-06